Investigation underway in Dollarama arson case

Investigation underway in Dollarama arson case

🕔07:11, 27.Jan 2020

Windsor Police are still investigating an arson that occurred Wednesday night at a Dollarama at the corner of Tecumseh Road and McDougall Street. Windsor Fire determined the blaze was set intentionally and began on a shelf in the northeast corner

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Police looking for witnesses to fatal crash

Police looking for witnesses to fatal crash

🕔07:10, 27.Jan 2020

An adult woman died in hospital Thursday night from injuries after being struck by a vehicle in South Windsor. Windsor police responded to a report of a pedestrian being hit around 8:20 p.m in the area of Dougall Avenue at

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Lack of young readers a rising concern

Lack of young readers a rising concern

🕔14:31, 24.Jan 2020

Some parents and librarians are concerned about young people not reading enough. According to a report by Statistics Canada, 25 per cent of Canadian households do not own a single book. Avia Prescott, 20, is a St. Clair College marketing

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Is Windsor prepared for an emergency?

Is Windsor prepared for an emergency?

🕔13:58, 24.Jan 2020

  Emergency planners suggest homeowners have a plan in place in case of a large-scale catastrophic event. Emergencies can be considered anything from severe weather to lockdowns. Residents should be always have a plan in place according to the City

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City Council announced Ward 7 byelection

City Council announced Ward 7 byelection

🕔13:53, 24.Jan 2020

A byelection will be held in April to fill the Windsor City Council seat left vacant by Councilor Irek Kusmierczyk who is now the Liberal member of parliament for the Windsor-Tecumseh riding. Terri Knight Lepain has been working as a

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Controversy sparks over Tim Hortons’ new lids

Controversy sparks over Tim Hortons’ new lids

🕔12:57, 24.Jan 2020

    Many people are divided over the quality of the new Tim Hortons’ lids released last summer.     After years of complaints about the old lids with the peel design, Tim Hortons changed to a “pucker and peel” hybrid lid

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Nature and technology connecting

Nature and technology connecting

🕔12:51, 24.Jan 2020

Conservationists are using technology to strengthen efforts to protect natural habitats and help understand the environment. The World Wildlife Foundation is using methods such as acoustic sensors to measure species population and watching wildlife via remote cameras. Locally, the Essex

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St. Clair College electives fill up fast

St. Clair College electives fill up fast

🕔13:22, 21.Jan 2020

by Max de Liberato The St. Clair College winter semester is underway after a Christmas break that had students scrambling to get their first choice electives. There are 73 courses requiring a general elective according to the St. Clair College

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Ontario-wide Catholic school strike

Ontario-wide Catholic school strike

🕔13:19, 21.Jan 2020

Students who are a part of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board get a day off today as the conflict continues between the teachers and the government.  This one-day walkout is another sign of the issues the teachers’ unions have

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Windsor Express hope for railway to Windsor Arena

Windsor Express hope for railway to Windsor Arena

🕔08:55, 15.Dec 2019

An artist rendition of the Windsor Express’ building proposal of the Windsor Arena. The Barn, a historic Windsor landmark could soon be given new life. The Windsor Express unveiled their plans to move into the 95 year old Windsor Arena

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Competition fierce at Windsor LEGO robotics event

Competition fierce at Windsor LEGO robotics event

🕔13:42, 13.Dec 2019

Last weekend St.Clair College was a mecca for young teens at the Windsor Essex First LEGO robotics competition. About 1,000 elementary children participated. First Robotics organized this event, inspiring students to learn in the fields of science, engineering and technology. 

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‘Sounds of the Season’ collects donations for area food banks

‘Sounds of the Season’ collects donations for area food banks

🕔13:40, 13.Dec 2019

CBC Windsor radio broadcast live for their Sounds of the Season event from St. Clair College today in support of the Windsor-Essex Food Banks Association. The group supports 15 food banks throughout Windsor and Essex County. All food and funds

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Decline in Windsor housing start market for November

Decline in Windsor housing start market for November

🕔07:46, 10.Dec 2019

Windsor has seen a decline in housing start, despite the national trend being unchanged in November. According to the Preliminary Housing Start Data by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Windsor is experiencing a 30 per cent decline in

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Russia banned from Olympics and FIFA world cup 2020

Russia banned from Olympics and FIFA world cup 2020

🕔07:44, 10.Dec 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) declared on Dec. 9 that Russia is banned for four years amidst the Russian doping crisis.   According to WADA, the Executive Committee (ExCo) unanimously supported the recommendation made by the independent Compliance Review Committee

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Carbon monoxide alarm blitz underway

Carbon monoxide alarm blitz underway

🕔07:41, 10.Dec 2019

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services are conducting a carbon monoxide alarm blitz this week. WFRS have partnered with Goodfellows and the Victorian Order of Nurses for their assistance in identifying at-risk residents. The goal of the campaign is to improve

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Windsor Police alert residents to ‘Lock It or Lose It’

Windsor Police alert residents to ‘Lock It or Lose It’

🕔13:09, 9.Dec 2019

Windsor Police is looking to remind the community to “Lock It or Lose It,” when it comes to their valuables during this holiday shopping season. As per the report provided by Windsor Police, they have a few suggestions regarding how

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Foul play ruled out in Windsor death investigation

Foul play ruled out in Windsor death investigation

🕔12:06, 9.Dec 2019

Police are still investigating after finding a dead body at a Windsor home, but police have ruled out foul play. Police officers responded to the reports of a deceased person, early morning on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the 900 block

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Eight local fighters set to fight in PFC 12

Eight local fighters set to fight in PFC 12

🕔15:05, 6.Dec 2019

Fists, knees, elbows and blood will be flying Friday night.  Of the 11 fights which will take place in the octagon at the St. Denis Centre Friday night for Prospects Fighting Championships 12, eight bouts will include local fighters.  Windsor

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Windsor unemployment rate third highest in Canada

Windsor unemployment rate third highest in Canada

🕔15:04, 6.Dec 2019

The City of Windsor now has the third highest unemployment rate in Canada.  According to Statistics Canada, the jobless rate moved to seven per cent in November, up 0.3 per cent from October.  According to Stats Canada, 71,200 jobs were lost

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Two arrests made after firearms reported at Vincent Massey

Two arrests made after firearms reported at Vincent Massey

🕔15:03, 6.Dec 2019

Two arrests were made Thursday after allegedly bringing guns onto a school property in Windsor.   According to Windsor Police, they identified a residence associated with the suspects and arrested an 18-year-old from Brampton, Ont. as well as an 18-year-old from

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